Backlit Polyester

Name: Backlit Polyester
SKU: w7xt6lv2nt5lmzh8

165gsm flame retardant backlit textile for lightboxes, made to size in seven finishes.

Description

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Fabric made to be lit from behind

Backlit Polyester is a 165gsm textile made to sit in front of a light source. It transmits light well, so graphics in lightboxes and illuminated frames look bright and even rather than patchy. It is dye-sublimation printed, flame retardant treated and made to your size in seven finishes, including 9mm or 14mm silicone edging for tension frames. A real person checks your artwork before anything is printed.

Key details

Material

165gsm polyester textile, flame retardant treated — made to let light through evenly

Print

Dye-sublimation with heat-fixed inks — scuff-resistant and washable

Finishes

Trimmed to size, shape cut, hems only, hems and eyelets, hems and corner-only eyelets, or silicone edging in 9mm or 14mm

Size

Finished graphics up to approx. 3000mm wide, depending on finish — printed from a 3200mm roll

Turnaround

Made to order — if you are working to a date, tell us when you order and we'll confirm before we print. Supplied on a roll

Best for

Backlit lightboxes, illuminated exhibition graphics and silicone-edge (SEG) frames

Artwork made easy

Every order includes a free artwork check by a real person — you don't need to ask. If we spot a problem, we'll contact you before anything gets printed.

Supply a print-ready CMYK PDF with fonts outlined or embedded. One requirement is specific to backlit fabric: include 50mm of bleed on all sides, which allows for the hems and for the shrinkage and movement that happen when fabric is printed and cut. If you are not sure how to set it up, send your file over and we'll check it before you commit.

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Our studio can set up your file or create the design from scratch. Tell us what you need and we'll quote before you commit.

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FAQs – Backlit Polyester

What is backlit polyester?

A 165gsm textile designed to be lit from behind. It transmits light well, so a graphic in a lightbox looks bright and evenly lit. It is dye-sublimation printed and flame retardant treated.

What finishes can I choose?

Seven: trimmed to size, shape cut, hems only, hems and eyelets, hems and corner-only eyelets, or silicone edging in 9mm or 14mm. Sewn finishes use black or white thread, whichever suits your graphic.

Which silicone edging do I need?

It depends on the channel in your frame. We offer 9mm and 14mm, so check your frame's specification, or tell us the frame system and we'll help you choose.

How big can it be?

Finished graphics up to approximately 3000mm wide, depending on the finish, from a 3200mm roll. For anything larger, ask us for a quote.

How much bleed does it need?

50mm on all sides, to allow for hems and for the fabric shrinking and moving when it is printed and cut.

How is it supplied?

On a roll. Handle it with care: backlit fabric can crease and bruise if treated roughly, and marks show when the graphic is lit.

Can Printlogik design my lightbox graphic?

Yes. If you don't have artwork, or yours needs tidying up, our studio can set up your file or create the design from scratch. Ask for a design quote and we'll price it before you commit.